One of the biggest transfer stories of the summer was Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior as the Gunners were desperate to add him to their squad. The Brazilian would have been out of contract at Real Madrid at the end…
Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark confirmed that Arsenal actively pursued Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. Yormark stated that Arsenal was very involved and aggressive in their efforts, noting that the Brazilian star seriously considered the permanent transfer interest before ultimately remaining in Spain.
Arsenal sought to capitalize on contract uncertainties as Vinicius neared the final year of his deal. Although the attacker eventually signed an extension to stay at Real Madrid, Yormark emphasized that the player listened carefully after the Premier League club rolled out the red carpet.
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